Fiorentina Vs Sigma Olomouc Preview, Prediction, Team News, Betting Tips And Odds

Ahead of Thursday’s UECL opener, FootItalia has the Fiorentina vs Sigma Olomouc preview, prediction, betting tips, odds and more. 

Fiorentina Vs Sigma Olomouc Preview

Fiorentina has endured a hugely underwhelming start to the 2025-26 Serie A season. Returning head coach Stefano Pioli is yet to taste victory in the league.

However, he has entertained two victories in the UECL qualifiers. La Viola beat Polissya 3-0 on the road before clinching a 3-2 win at the Artemio Franchi.

On the eve of their opening game, Pioli will be hoping to go one better than former boss Vincenzo Italiano and win the Conference League.

Under the guidance of Italiano, Fiorentina finished as runners-up in 2022-23 and 2023-24. The Serie A side almost reached the finale last season but were beaten by Betis in the last four.

As for Sigma Olomouc, this will be their UECL debut. The Czech side entered the competition having lost out to Malmo in the Europa League qualifiers.

Like their hosts, Sigma comes into the clash in disappointing form. Tomas Janotka’s team have lost five of their last eight in all competitions and kept just one clean sheet in their last ten.

Fiorentina Vs Sigma Match Odds And Info

• ⚽️ Conference League, MD1
• 🏟️ Artemio Franchi, Florence
• ⏱️ Thursday, 2 October: 3pm (ET)/12pm (PT)/9pm (CET)
• 🎲 Match Odds: Fiorentina -350 | Draw +500 | Sigma +1050

Fiorentina Vs Sigma Team News And Predicted Lineups

In terms of Serie A transfers this summer, Fiorentina was one of the most active teams in Italy but they’ll be missing deadline day addition Tariq Lamptey.

The full-back suffered an ACL tear and will miss the bulk of the season. Last season’s top scorer Moise Kean will also sit the match out owing to suspension. Therefore, Edin Dzeko should fill the void.

Meanwhile, Sigma will be without Filip Urica, Jan Kliment and Yunusa Muritala for the trip to Florence. Late calls will be made on Jiri Spacil and Jan Kral who are rated 50/50.

Fiorentina predicted XI: De Gea; Pongracic, Mari, Ranieri; Dodo, Mandragora, Fagioli, Gosens; Gudmundsson, Fazzini; Dzeko

Sigma predicted XI: Koutny; Slavicek, Sylla, Huk, Slama; Beran, Breite; Dolznikov, Tkac, Michez; Vasulin

Fiorentina Vs Sigma Prediction

Although Fiorentina hasn’t made a strong start in Serie A this term,, the Italians should have too much class and quality to be troubled by Sigma.

La Viola often come alive in the UECL and we fully expect Stefano Pioli’s side to take maximum points on Thursday.

Prediction: Fiorentina 3-1 Sigma

Fiorentina Vs Sigma Betting Tips

🔎 Fiorentina vs Sigma betting tip 1: Edin Dzeko to score first at +400

The veteran forward scored his only goal of the season so far against Polissya last time out. With Moise Kean suspended, we fancy the Bosnian to strike first in Florence.

🔎 Fiorentina vs Sigma betting tip 2: Fiorentina to win and BTTS at +210

Fiorentina’s gulf in class should ultimately steer them to victory but their leaky defence has every chance of at least being exposed by the Czech newbies.